大联考
2023—2024学年高中毕业班阶段性测试（六）
英语
考生注意：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will the man do on Saturday
A. Go swimming. B. Play football. C. Play tennis.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a bus. B. In a restaurant. C. In a lecture hall.
3. What is the woman going to do
A. Buy a gift for the man. B. Attend a birthday party. C. Choose shoes for herself.
4. What does the man want
A. Some change. B. Some notes. C. Some checks.
5. What does the man imply about Joan
A. She looks good in blue.
B. She enjoys receiving gifts.
C. She might prefer another color.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What does the woman want to do
A. Have a chat with Victor.
B. Have lunch with Victor.
C. Have a meeting with Victor.
7. What will Victor do from 3:00 to 5:00
A. Meet a friend. B. Write a report. C. Have a meeting.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. When does the conversation take place
A. At 8:00. B. At 7:30. C. At 7:47.
9. How will the man help the woman
A. He will drop the woman halfway.
B. He will drive the woman to the park.
C. He will accompany woman to the subway.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What is the man doing
A. Looking for volunteers.
B. Introducing an organization.
C. Doing a survey.
11. What does the center need
A. Candy sellers. B. Playground assistants. C. Breakfast cooks.
12. What benefit will the woman get if she works in the center
A. She will get more candies.
B. She will take a morning shift.
C. She will receive a free breakfast.
13. What can we learn from the conversation
A. The woman has promised to volunteer.
B. The woman has refused the invitation.
C. The woman needs time to think about the work.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Schoolmates. C. Saleswoman and customer.
15. Why is the man unwilling to buy a notebook computer
A. He has already got one.
B. He thinks it’s too expensive.
C. He thinks it’s unnecessary.
16. What does the man decide to buy at last
A. A printer. B. Some software. C. A desktop computer.
17. What will the man do next
A. Go back to the last store.
B. Ring his parents.
C. Select software.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is the speaker
A. An award winner.
B. A student representative.
C. A school headmaster.
19. What makes the speaker advocate doing sports
A. Sound bodies possess sound minds.
B. Physical exercise expands our social circle.
C. Students are in need of achievements in sports.
20. Where is the speech probably given
A. In a school lecture. B. At a sports meet. C. At a training class.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
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1. What is an advantage of Big City Taxi Tours
A. It has many types of taxis. B. It offers easy package tours.
C It organizes free city drives. D. It features instructive travel.
2. Which can be fitted into a two-hour tour schedule
A. London Landmarks. B. London Adventurer. C. Harry Potter Tour. D. Sherlock Holmes Tour.
3. How much would a family of 9 people pay for Classic London
A. 200. B. 300. C. 400. D. 500.
B
Are blacksmiths (铁匠) going extinct in America Not according to Craig Kaviar, a famous practitioner of the craft (手艺) who is based in Louisville, Ky. If anything, he said, “there’s been a renewal.”
The industrial revolution (革命) made a lot of traditional blacksmith work out of date. But blacksmiths like Mr. Kaviar, 69, have found success creating so-called functional art. Mr. Kaviar, for instance, is regionally known for making handrails with metal leaves and birds. He recently completed a three-part archway for the local Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary with almost Tim Burtonesque details. Mr. Kaviar said he had taken “the criteria the owner had” and had then made the work his own, adding horses, trees, a giraffe and more.
Mr. Kaviar reached a national audience on the HGTV show “Modern Masters” before going global. But it’s in Louisville that his work is most famous. And, in his telling, the craft is only growing in the area. “When I came to Louisville, there was no one doing it,” he said. “Now there are several other people around doing it as well. It’s a fine craft.”
Mr. Kaviar also works with Guns to Gardens, a group that repurposes guns which are voluntarily given up into garden tools. His role is straightforward: “I take one part of the gun and make a hole in the center. And then on one end, I flatten it.”
Mr. Kaviar said he would continue to work so long as his body could handle it. He is typically in the shop from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. “I fear that if I give it up, I’ll sit around watching TV too much,” he said. “It helps keep me in shape.”
“I also love using the tools and the feel of the metal,” he added. “When you’re striking hot metal, the metal has a different feel, and different heat. You can really judge what you can do through it.”
4. What contributes to the decline of traditional blacksmith work
A. Its complexity. B. The industrial revolution.
C. Its high criteria. D. The recovery in other crafts.
5. What can we learn about Mr. Kaviar from paragraph 3
A. He helps renew blacksmithing. B. Many young people learned from him.
C. He went global because of the HGTV show. D. His craft is popular all over the world.
6. What does Mr. Kaviar do for Guns to Gardens
A. He repairs its guns. B. He flattens gun parts.
C He does some decoration work. D. He helps advertise its products.
7. Why does Mr. Kaviar keep working despite his age
A. He doesn’t like TV programs. B. It keeps his life peaceful.
C. It helps him acquire a good reputation. D. The metal brings him much inspiration.
C
It is a strange coincidence(巧合) that as humanity attempts to greatly reduce its carbon emissions(排放), it is also rushing to develop a technology that could, in theory, consume an unlimited amount of energy.
Doing things against facts is a dangerous game, but you can picture a world in which, having chosen to start dealing with climate change properly in the 1990s, we would be just wrapping up the gentle path to net-zero emissions in time for a rapid AI increase fuelled by green power. Instead, we find ourselves at risk of running a 21st-century technology on a 20th-century energy supply.
If you live in the US, every time you use an AI model, around 20 per cent of the electricity required will be produced by burning coal. The explosive growth of AI makes this an even more pressing concern. According to one analysis, if Google chose to shift to an entirely AI-powered search business, its electricity consumption could match that of some countries.
Such estimates may be magnified, but evidence of rising power consumption from AI is all around. Microsoft is placing bets on nuclear plants to power its data centres, while the English government has promised to boost its national computing capacity by 50 per cent by 2025, which would help it keep pace with rapid AI developments in the world.
Thankfully, we may soon reach a turning point. As is reported, this year the global power department came close to reaching peak greenhouse gas emissions, as the switch from fossil(化石) fuels to clean and renewable sources is well underway. The question now is whether we can quicken the pace of decarbonisation (脱碳) to match the coming growth in energy consumption as AI becomes increasingly rooted in our society. Silicon Valley’s intelligent machines may grab the headlines and the imagination, but the people really inventing the future are working in the energy department.
8. What can we learn from paragraph 2
A. Carbon emissions have been reduced a lot.
B. The reality is far from what we expected.
C. The rapid AI increase brings many benefits.
D. Climate change poses a threat to green electricity supply.
9. Why is electricity consumption a major concern
A. More AI models mean burning more coal.
B. Many countries turn to nuclear plants for power.
C. There is a lack of ban on tech-giants’ electricity consumption.
D. Google’s electricity consumption equals that of some countries.
10. What does the underlined word “magnified” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Overstated. B. Undervalued. C. Common. D. Reasonable.
11. What would be our primary task before we reach a turning point
A. Shifting to a fully AI-powered search business.
B. Achieving net-zero emissions as soon as possible.
C. Balancing energy-hungry AI with decarbonisation.
D. Creating an unlimited energy-consuming technology.
D
A few days ago, I took an online course about neuroplasticity (神经可塑性) and the ways we can teach our brains to build new connections that break old habits and thinking patterns. I learned we can build qualities like kindness as if they were muscles, in order to become new and better people.
I had been inspired by Little Treatments, Big Effects, a new book by Jessica Schleider, the founding director of the Lab for Scalable Mental Health at Northwestern University, Illinois. She reviews a huge volume of research showing that “single-session interventions” (SSIs) can produce important turning points in people’s mental health, reducing symptoms (症状) of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and disordered eating.
Many of Schleider’s SSIs are primarily aimed at young people who might struggle with some of the stresses of growing up. I tried out one called Project Personality, which aims to teach people about our potential for change. Over a series of case studies and exercises, I learned about our capacity to break negative thought cycles and overcome the fears that are preventing us from living a full life. As a science writer, I found much of the material was familiar. But I can imagine it would be an empowering message for someone who believes that their sadness or anxiety is an inescapable element of their make-up.
It would be ridiculous to claim SSIs are some kind of cure-all for all who try them. While some may find SSIs to be as effective as more intensive treatment, many others will need greater assistance. SSIs may still be a useful starting point while those people wait to access: other treatments, however, and they can also be used as a preventative tool for those who are sensitive to mental health issues, but haven’t developed full-blown symptoms yet.
The huge advantage of SSIs is their easy accessibility. According to a recent study, 1 in 2 people will develop a mental health condition over their lifetime. We should welcome any new approach that might relieve such symptoms.
12. What can we expect of the new approach SSIs
A. They will build up our muscles.
B. They will cure all who access them.
C. They could bring turning points for online courses.
D. They might push people towards better mental health.
13 What is the author’s attitude towards SSIs
A. Unclear. B. Disapproving. C. Favorable. D. Uncaring.
14. How does the author support the theme of the text
A. By doing a survey. B. By providing research results.
C. By analyzing causes. D. By explaining statistical data.
15. What is the main idea of the text
A. The development of SSIs treatments for mental health.
B. The effectiveness of SSIs in improving mental health.
C. The challenges faced by young people in managing stress and anxiety.
D. The role of neuroplasticity in overcoming negative thinking patterns.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In the dream, I’m trying to catch the falling eggs. Every few seconds, I spot an egg coming down at me fast from above, and I run around trying to catch them all. ____16____ Some of them—many of them—hit the ground, throwing yellow yolk all over my shoes and medical coat.
Where are the eggs coming from There must be a guy up there on top of the building, but I can’t see him. ____17____ And then I wake up, another chance of good sleep ruined.
We forget nearly all our dreams, but two decades later, it invaded my nights many times again when I was in training to become a cancer surgeon. Sometimes, surgery was the last hope of patients. ____18____
At that time I was confident to become a great cancer surgeon. But more and more, I found myself torn. I felt happy every time we finished a successful procedure-we had caught the egg, or so we thought. ____19____ All these patients would still die within a few years. The egg would unavoidably hit the ground. What were we really accomplishing
When I finally recognized the fruitlessness of this, I grew so frustrated that I quit medicine. But then some events occurred and ended up totally changing my mind. I made my way back with a fresh approach, and new hope.
___20___ It finally struck me that the only way to solve the problem was not to get better at catching the eggs but to try to stop the guy who was throwing them. We had to figure out how to get to the top of the building, find the guy, and take him out.
A. Everyone may have repetitive dreams.
B. But I fail, no matter how hard I try.
C. I’m too busy and helpless to think about him.
D. Medicine is obviously valuable and convenient.
E. Though difficult and dangerous, it did extend patients’ life.
F. However, I was beginning to wonder how “success” was defined.
G. The reason why I go back to my dream is about the falling eggs.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Yesterday my college going son, husband and I were at a restaurant for lunch. At another table was a(n) ____21____ couple having lunch too. Halfway into our eating, the man looked at me and ____22____ about my son’s school and grade. He briefly talked about how he wants to ____23____ knowledge of what are some personal challenges and good things the families are having. Those are his ____24____ to people anywhere he goes.
After lunch, we ____25____ them to sit around our table. The man was very glad, saying joyfully that people usually ____26____ him, unlike us. He had lived in the area for 50 years and told us about colleges. He gave some great ____27____ to my son on college applications such as getting a good letter of ____28____, filling oneself with knowledge even if it’s a simple assignment and ____29____ it with good understanding. Also, he spoke about ____30____ people like Gandhiji and Vinoba Bhave and their contributions to the society.
In the end we ____31____ numbers. As we ____32____ him, he said he should do it, even if only one person ____33____. He had a sense of ____34____, asking us to send him a $1,000 check. And he jokingly said that his words were worth it.
What an interesting encounter if we just ____35____ and spend time with people! They have so much rich information and knowledge to share!
21. A. foreign B. rich C. old D. generous
22. A. asked B. bothered C. complained D. worried
23. A. gather B. simplify C. apply D. promote
24. A. limits B. promises C. demands D. questions
25. A. forced B. ordered C. welcomed D. followed
26. A. respected B. challenged C. disturbed D. avoided
27. A. awards B. chances C. tips D. notices
28. A. recommendation B. invitation C. congratulation D. apology
29. A. reporting B. finishing C. admitting D. making
30. A. amusing B. boring C. inspiring D. confusing
31. A. deleted B. exchanged C. showed D. repeated
32. A. assisted B. recognized C. approached D. thanked
33. A. agrees B. benefits C. appears D. cheers
34. A. humor B. direction C. purpose D. duty
35. A. hang out B. move on C. leave off D. open up
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
Delicate, smooth and soft to touch, the light cloth ____36____ is now called silk has made its way throughout China’s history.
One cannot be certain of its origin, but the ancient Chinese people credited their own ____37____ (wise) to Leizu, wife of the Yellow Emperor and the inventor of raising silkworms.
Like almost all kinds of art on the vast land of China, the style and texture of silk ____38____ (be) also diverse. Hangluo silk from Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, is famous ____39____ its airy and thin and fine texture, while Yunjin silk from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, a costly material often ____40____ (use) for royal clothing, represents China’s silk weaving technique of the highest quality.
In the Western Han Dynasty, with explorer Zhang Qian ____41____ (build) the routes to connect the western regions, silk brought honor to countries in Central Asia, later extending to other parts of Eurasia and beyond. ____42____ (appropriate), its name marked China’s major international trade routes, the ancient Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road.
In the hands of Chinese artists, the thinnest lines can weave pictures of great possibilities ____43____ the softest material can go through thousands of years. As one of the ____44____ (wonder) of ancient China, silk is not only textiles, but it is also _____45_____ symbol of beauty.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 五月十九日是中国旅游日。你校正在举办英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿，号召同学们文明出游。内容包括：
1. 如何文明出游；
2. 发出倡议。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Be a good tourist
May 19th is named by the State Council as National Tourism Day.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was told that I have a cancer, I was a 43-year-old, salad-eating, three-mile-a-day running, full-time working, all around healthy woman. I didn’t feel sick. When my doctor called with the news, I told him politely that he was wrong. He assured me he was not. Then the tests began, and I, like so many before me, surrendered my body to the process.
I decided early on that I would never be identified by this disease. Instead, I transformed myself into “The Happy Patient,” always smiling and joking with the office staff. Then my chemo（化疗）started. It was a scary process.
I figured my chemo would last the normal three to six months. At the conclusion of the first month, my husband Alan and I began to plan how we’d celebrate after my last treatment. Take a trip Throw a party The possibilities were exciting! Alan suggested the fantastic idea of running the Chicago Marathon. What better way to prove I was back, strong and healthy as ever
We signed up in February. We figured I’d have just another month or two of this, with plenty of time left to train for the race in October. But the chemo appointments kept coming and my nurse told me that the chemo would conclude in 30 months. That was too long a period.
But I said to Alan, “I think we should run it anyway.” We asked my doctor for permission. I could have kissed him when he said, “Hey, if you feel like you’re up to it, knock yourself out.”
We found a park with several shady trails and immediately designated it our spot for long runs. On the days when I wasn’t feeling great, we’d just take it slow and easy. But we always finished.
I was taking back control of my body. I wasn’t sitting in a chair as a patient. I was running. My body was all mine, all to myself, and the fresh air, singing birds, and my sweet husband yelling encouragement.
It didn’t stop there. I would say to everyone that “Smile at cancer, as life goes on.”
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Finally, the race day arrived.
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The following Tuesday, I showed up for chemo with a medal around my neck.
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2023—2024学年高中毕业班阶段性测试（六）
英语
考生注意：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will the man do on Saturday
A. Go swimming. B. Play football. C. Play tennis.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a bus. B. In a restaurant. C. In a lecture hall.
3. What is the woman going to do
A. Buy a gift for the man. B. Attend a birthday party. C. Choose shoes for herself.
4. What does the man want
A. Some change. B. Some notes. C. Some checks.
5. What does the man imply about Joan
A. She looks good in blue.
B. She enjoys receiving gifts.
C. She might prefer another color.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What does the woman want to do
A. Have a chat with Victor.
B. Have lunch with Victor.
C. Have a meeting with Victor.
7. What will Victor do from 3:00 to 5:00
A. Meet a friend. B. Write a report. C. Have a meeting.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. When does the conversation take place
A. At 8:00. B. At 7:30. C. At 7:47.
9. How will the man help the woman
A. He will drop the woman halfway.
B. He will drive the woman to the park.
C. He will accompany woman to the subway.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What is the man doing
A. Looking for volunteers.
B. Introducing an organization.
C. Doing a survey.
11. What does the center need
A. Candy sellers. B. Playground assistants. C. Breakfast cooks.
12. What benefit will the woman get if she works in the center
A. She will get more candies.
B. She will take a morning shift.
C. She will receive a free breakfast.
13. What can we learn from the conversation
A. The woman has promised to volunteer.
B. The woman has refused the invitation.
C. The woman needs time to think about the work.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Schoolmates. C. Saleswoman and customer.
15. Why is the man unwilling to buy a notebook computer
A. He has already got one.
B. He thinks it’s too expensive.
C. He thinks it’s unnecessary.
16. What does the man decide to buy at last
A. A printer. B. Some software. C. A desktop computer.
17. What will the man do next
A. Go back to the last store.
B. Ring his parents.
C. Select software.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is the speaker
A. An award winner.
B. A student representative.
C. A school headmaster.
19. What makes the speaker advocate doing sports
A. Sound bodies possess sound minds.
B. Physical exercise expands our social circle.
C. Students are in need of achievements in sports.
20. Where is the speech probably given
A. In a school lecture. B. At a sports meet. C. At a training class.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
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1. What is an advantage of Big City Taxi Tours
A. It has many types of taxis. B. It offers easy package tours.
C. It organizes free city drives. D. It features instructive travel.
2. Which can be fitted into a two-hour tour schedule
A. London Landmarks. B. London Adventurer. C. Harry Potter Tour. D. Sherlock Holmes Tour.
3. How much would a family of 9 people pay for Classic London
A. 200. B. 300. C. 400. D. 500.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为应用文。文章主要介绍Big City Taxi Tours的特色、行程和相关情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Let Big City Taxi Tours guide you through the streets of London with our inside knowledge of London. We are fully qualified and highly experienced black cab drivers and our inside knowledge of London is beyond compare. (让大城市出租车之旅带着我们对伦敦的深入了解，带领您游览伦敦的街道。我们是完全合格和经验丰富的黑色出租车司机，我们对伦敦的内部知识是无与伦比的。)”可知，该公司的司机都是伦敦通，乘客可以在旅途中了解很多知识，这是Big City Taxi Tours的优势。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据两个表格中的景点游览时长可知，London Adventurer需要六个小时，Harry Potter Tour需要四个小时；Sherlock Holmes Tour需要三个小时。故两个小时只够游览London Landmarks。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格中Classic London的收费是“ 200 (Per Taxi) (每辆出租车200英镑)”以及最后一段“We will pick you up at your hotel and no more than 6 passengers are OK for each taxi. (我们将在酒店接您，每辆出租车不超过6人。)”可知，一辆车最多可以坐6个人，9个人的家庭团需要两辆车，Classic London的费用是 200×2＝ 400。故选C。
B
Are blacksmiths (铁匠) going extinct in America Not according to Craig Kaviar, a famous practitioner of the craft (手艺) who is based in Louisville, Ky. If anything, he said, “there’s been a renewal.”
The industrial revolution (革命) made a lot of traditional blacksmith work out of date. But blacksmiths like Mr. Kaviar, 69, have found success creating so-called functional art. Mr. Kaviar, for instance, is regionally known for making handrails with metal leaves and birds. He recently completed a three-part archway for the local Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary with almost Tim Burtonesque details. Mr. Kaviar said he had taken “the criteria the owner had” and had then made the work his own, adding horses, trees, a giraffe and more.
Mr. Kaviar reached a national audience on the HGTV show “Modern Masters” before going global. But it’s in Louisville that his work is most famous. And, in his telling, the craft is only growing in the area. “When I came to Louisville, there was no one doing it,” he said. “Now there are several other people around doing it as well. It’s a fine craft.”
Mr. Kaviar also works with Guns to Gardens, a group that repurposes guns which are voluntarily given up into garden tools. His role is straightforward: “I take one part of the gun and make a hole in the center. And then on one end, I flatten it.”
Mr. Kaviar said he would continue to work so long as his body could handle it. He is typically in the shop from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. “I fear that if I give it up, I’ll sit around watching TV too much,” he said. “It helps keep me in shape.”
“I also love using the tools and the feel of the metal,” he added. “When you’re striking hot metal, the metal has a different feel, and different heat. You can really judge what you can do through it.”
4. What contributes to the decline of traditional blacksmith work
A. Its complexity. B. The industrial revolution.
C. Its high criteria. D. The recovery in other crafts.
5. What can we learn about Mr. Kaviar from paragraph 3
A. He helps renew blacksmithing. B. Many young people learned from him.
C. He went global because of the HGTV show. D. His craft is popular all over the world.
6. What does Mr. Kaviar do for Guns to Gardens
A. He repairs its guns. B. He flattens gun parts.
C. He does some decoration work. D. He helps advertise its products.
7. Why does Mr. Kaviar keep working despite his age
A. He doesn’t like TV programs. B. It keeps his life peaceful.
C. It helps him acquire a good reputation. D. The metal brings him much inspiration.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了虽然工业革命使传统的铁匠工作过时，但像Craig Kaviar这样的铁匠通过创造功能性艺术取得了成功。他以制作带金属树叶和小鸟的扶手等作品而闻名，和Guns to Gardens组织合作将废弃的枪支改造成园艺工具，目前69岁的他依然坚持工作。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“The industrial revolution (革命) made a lot of traditional blacksmith work out of date. (工业革命使许多传统的铁匠工作过时了)”可知，工业革命导致了传统铁匠工作的衰落。故选B项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“And, in his telling, the craft is only growing in the area. “When I came to Louisville, there was no one doing it,” he said. “Now there are several other people around doing it as well. It’s a fine craft.” (而且，在他的讲述中，这种工艺只在该地区发展。“当我来到路易斯维尔时，没有人在做这件事，现在周围也有其他几个人在做。这是一门很好的手艺。”他说)”可知，Kaviar先生来到该地区时，从事铁匠工作的人很少，现在这门手艺有了一些发展，也有其他人在做。由此推知，他促进了铁匠工艺的复兴。故选A项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中Kaviar先生所说的话“I take one part of the gun and make a hole in the center. And then on one end, I flatten it. (我拿起枪的一部分，在中间打一个洞。然后在一端，我把它弄平)”可知，Kaviar先生为该组织做的工作是将枪的一部分弄平。故选B项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““I also love using the tools and the feel of the metal,” he added. “When you’re striking hot metal, the metal has a different feel, and different heat. You can really judge what you can do through it.” (“我也喜欢使用工具和金属的感觉。当你击打热金属时，金属会有不同的感觉和热量。你真的可以判断你能通过它做什么。”他补充道)”可知，Kaviar先生认为亲手工作可以感知金属的感觉和热量，对金属的用途做出恰当的判断。由此推知，他坚持工作的原因是金属给他带来了很多灵感。故选D项。
C
It is a strange coincidence(巧合) that as humanity attempts to greatly reduce its carbon emissions(排放), it is also rushing to develop a technology that could, in theory, consume an unlimited amount of energy.
Doing things against facts is a dangerous game, but you can picture a world in which, having chosen to start dealing with climate change properly in the 1990s, we would be just wrapping up the gentle path to net-zero emissions in time for a rapid AI increase fuelled by green power. Instead, we find ourselves at risk of running a 21st-century technology on a 20th-century energy supply.
If you live in the US, every time you use an AI model, around 20 per cent of the electricity required will be produced by burning coal. The explosive growth of AI makes this an even more pressing concern. According to one analysis, if Google chose to shift to an entirely AI-powered search business, its electricity consumption could match that of some countries.
Such estimates may be magnified, but evidence of rising power consumption from AI is all around. Microsoft is placing bets on nuclear plants to power its data centres, while the English government has promised to boost its national computing capacity by 50 per cent by 2025, which would help it keep pace with rapid AI developments in the world.
Thankfully, we may soon reach a turning point. As is reported, this year the global power department came close to reaching peak greenhouse gas emissions, as the switch from fossil(化石) fuels to clean and renewable sources is well underway. The question now is whether we can quicken the pace of decarbonisation (脱碳) to match the coming growth in energy consumption as AI becomes increasingly rooted in our society. Silicon Valley’s intelligent machines may grab the headlines and the imagination, but the people really inventing the future are working in the energy department.
8. What can we learn from paragraph 2
A. Carbon emissions have been reduced a lot.
B. The reality is far from what we expected.
C. The rapid AI increase brings many benefits.
D. Climate change poses a threat to green electricity supply.
9. Why is electricity consumption a major concern
A. More AI models mean burning more coal.
B. Many countries turn to nuclear plants for power.
C. There is a lack of ban on tech-giants’ electricity consumption.
D. Google’s electricity consumption equals that of some countries.
10. What does the underlined word “magnified” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Overstated. B. Undervalued. C. Common. D. Reasonable.
11. What would be our primary task before we reach a turning point
A. Shifting to a fully AI-powered search business.
B. Achieving net-zero emissions as soon as possible.
C. Balancing energy-hungry AI with decarbonisation.
D Creating an unlimited energy-consuming technology.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。作者就如何平衡AI不断增长的能源需求和碳排放的压力这一话题展开讨论。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Doing things against facts is a dangerous game, but you can picture a world in which, having chosen to start dealing with climate change properly in the 1990s, we would be just wrapping up the gentle path to net-zero emissions in time for a rapid AI increase fuelled by green power. Instead, we find ourselves at risk of running a 21st-century technology on a 20th-century energy supply.(违背事实行事是一场危险的游戏，但你可以想象这样一个世界：在20世纪90年代选择开始正确应对气候变化后，我们就在及时结束实现净零排放的温和道路，以实现绿色能源推动的人工智能快速增长。相反，我们发现自己面临着在20世纪的能源供应上运行21世纪技术的风险。)”可知，人类自20世纪90年代就致力于应对气候变化，本应及时达到净零排放，实现绿色能源推动的人工智能的快速增长，而事实却是，我们发现自己处于使用20世纪的能源来驱动21世纪的科技的危险境地，由此可推测出，现实并不是我们期待的那样。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“If you live in the US, every time you use an AI model, around 20 per cent of the electricity required will be produced by burning coal. The explosive growth of AI makes this an even more pressing concern.(如果你住在美国，每次使用人工智能模型，所需电力的20%左右将通过燃烧煤炭产生。人工智能的爆炸式增长使这成为一个更加紧迫的问题。)”可知，AI产品越多，用电就越多，煤炭燃烧就越多，这是一个很紧迫的问题。故选A。
【10题详解】
词义猜测题。上一段中的“According to one analysis, if Google chose to shift to an entirely AI-powered search business, its electricity consumption could match that of some countries.(根据一项分析，如果谷歌选择转向完全由人工智能驱动的搜索业务，其耗电量可能与一些国家相当。)”提到如果谷歌转变为全部由AI驱动的搜索引擎业务，它的电消耗估计比得上一些国家的电消耗量了。再结合画线词所在句中的“but evidence of rising power consumption from AI is all around(但人工智能电消耗上升的证据无处不在)”可知，此处表示这样的估计有点夸张，但是问题确实存在。magnify意为“放大”，与overstate意思最接近。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The question now is whether we can quicken the pace of decarbonisation (脱碳) to match the coming growth in energy consumption as AI becomes increasingly rooted in our society.(现在的问题是，随着人工智能越来越植根于我们的社会，我们能否加快脱碳步伐，以适应即将到来的能源消耗增长。)”可知，在我们达到拐点之前，我们首要的任务是加快脱碳的步伐，以适应能源消耗的快速上升，即在急需能源的人工智能和脱碳之间寻求平衡。故选C。
D
A few days ago, I took an online course about neuroplasticity (神经可塑性) and the ways we can teach our brains to build new connections that break old habits and thinking patterns. I learned we can build qualities like kindness as if they were muscles, in order to become new and better people.
I had been inspired by Little Treatments, Big Effects, a new book by Jessica Schleider, the founding director of the Lab for Scalable Mental Health at Northwestern University, Illinois. She reviews a huge volume of research showing that “single-session interventions” (SSIs) can produce important turning points in people’s mental health, reducing symptoms (症状) of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and disordered eating.
Many of Schleider’s SSIs are primarily aimed at young people who might struggle with some of the stresses of growing up. I tried out one called Project Personality, which aims to teach people about our potential for change. Over a series of case studies and exercises, I learned about our capacity to break negative thought cycles and overcome the fears that are preventing us from living a full life. As a science writer, I found much of the material was familiar. But I can imagine it would be an empowering message for someone who believes that their sadness or anxiety is an inescapable element of their make-up.
It would be ridiculous to claim SSIs are some kind of cure-all for all who try them. While some may find SSIs to be as effective as more intensive treatment, many others will need greater assistance. SSIs may still be a useful starting point while those people wait to access: other treatments, however, and they can also be used as a preventative tool for those who are sensitive to mental health issues, but haven’t developed full-blown symptoms yet.
The huge advantage of SSIs is their easy accessibility. According to a recent study, 1 in 2 people will develop a mental health condition over their lifetime. We should welcome any new approach that might relieve such symptoms.
12. What can we expect of the new approach SSIs
A. They will build up our muscles.
B. They will cure all who access them.
C. They could bring turning points for online courses.
D. They might push people towards better mental health.
13. What is the author’s attitude towards SSIs
A. Unclear. B. Disapproving. C. Favorable. D. Uncaring.
14. How does the author support the theme of the text
A. By doing a survey. B. By providing research results.
C. By analyzing causes. D. By explaining statistical data.
15. What is the main idea of the text
A. The development of SSIs treatments for mental health.
B. The effectiveness of SSIs in improving mental health.
C. The challenges faced by young people in managing stress and anxiety.
D. The role of neuroplasticity in overcoming negative thinking patterns.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了我们可以通过大脑训练改善旧的思维习惯和思维模式，通过单次干预改善心理健康。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“She reviews a huge volume of research showing that ‘single-session interventions’ (SSIs) can produce important turning points in people’s mental health, reducing symptoms (症状) of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and disordered eating.(她回顾了大量研究，这些研究表明，‘单次干预’（SSI）可以在人们的心理健康中产生重要的转折点，减少抑郁、焦虑、药物滥用和饮食紊乱的症状。)”可知，SSI可促进心理健康。故选D。
【13题详解】
观点态度题。根据第四段中的“SSIs may still be a useful starting point(SSI可能仍然是一个有用的起点)”“they can also be used as a preventative tool(它们也可以被用作预防工具)”及第五段中的“The huge advantage of SSIs is their easy accessibility.(SSI的巨大优势在于易于使用。)”等信息可知，作者对SSI是持肯定态度的。故选C。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“A few days ago, I took an online course about neuroplasticity (神经可塑性) and the ways we can teach our brains to build new connections that break old habits and thinking patterns.(几天前，我参加了一个在线课程，该课程关于神经可塑性以及我们如何教会大脑建立新的联系，打破旧习惯和思维模式。)”、第二段中的“She reviews a huge volume of research showing that ‘single-session interventions’ (SSIs) can produce important turning points in people’s mental health, reducing symptoms (症状) of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and disordered eating.(她回顾了大量研究，这些研究表明，‘单次干预’（SSI）可以在人们的心理健康中产生重要的转折点，减少抑郁、焦虑、药物滥用和饮食紊乱的症状。)”等可知，作者通过提供研究结论来支持文章主题。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“A few days ago, I took an online course about neuroplasticity (神经可塑性) and the ways we can teach our brains to build new connections that break old habits and thinking patterns. I learned we can build qualities like kindness as if they were muscles, in order to become new and better people.(几天前，我参加了一个在线课程，该课程关于神经可塑性以及我们如何教会大脑建立新的联系，打破旧习惯和思维模式。我了解到，为了成为新的、更好的人，我们可以像肌肉一样培养善良等品质。)”以及下文中具体讲述通过“单次干预”（SSI）改善心理健康的内容可知，本文主要讲述了我们可以通过大脑训练改善旧的思维习惯和思维模式，利用“单次干预”（SSI）来改善精神状况的有效疗法。故选B。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In the dream, I’m trying to catch the falling eggs. Every few seconds, I spot an egg coming down at me fast from above, and I run around trying to catch them all. ____16____ Some of them—many of them—hit the ground, throwing yellow yolk all over my shoes and medical coat.
Where are the eggs coming from There must be a guy up there on top of the building, but I can’t see him. ____17____ And then I wake up, another chance of good sleep ruined.
We forget nearly all our dreams, but two decades later, it invaded my nights many times again when I was in training to become a cancer surgeon. Sometimes, surgery was the last hope of patients. ____18____
At that time, I was confident to become a great cancer surgeon. But more and more, I found myself torn. I felt happy every time we finished a successful procedure-we had caught the egg, or so we thought. ____19____ All these patients would still die within a few years. The egg would unavoidably hit the ground. What were we really accomplishing
When I finally recognized the fruitlessness of this, I grew so frustrated that I quit medicine. But then some events occurred and ended up totally changing my mind. I made my way back with a fresh approach, and new hope.
___20___ It finally struck me that the only way to solve the problem was not to get better at catching the eggs but to try to stop the guy who was throwing them. We had to figure out how to get to the top of the building, find the guy, and take him out.
A. Everyone may have repetitive dreams.
B. But I fail, no matter how hard I try.
C. I’m too busy and helpless to think about him.
D. Medicine is obviously valuable and convenient.
E. Though difficult and dangerous, it did extend patients’ life.
F. However, I was beginning to wonder how “success” was defined.
G. The reason why I go back to my dream is about the falling eggs.
【答案】16. B 17. C 18. E 19. F 20. G
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者身为外科医生，为通过手术延长病人生命而感到有成就感，又因为不能彻底为病人解除病痛而放弃医生职业。最终作者顿悟，要根本解决问题，应该从源头——预防疾病做起。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Every few seconds, I spot an egg coming down at me fast from above, and I run around trying to catch them all.(每隔几秒钟，我就会发现一个鸡蛋从上面飞快地朝我飞来，我就跑来跑去，试图把它们都接住)”以及后文“Some of them—many of them—hit the ground, throwing yellow yolk all over my shoes and medical coat.(其中一些——很多——砸在地上，把黄蛋黄洒在我的鞋子和工作服上)”可知，上文提到努力接鸡蛋，后文提到砸在了地上，说明作者失败了，故B选项“但是不管我怎么努力，我都失败了”符合语境，故选B。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Where are the eggs coming from There must be a guy up there on top of the building, but I can’t see him.(鸡蛋是从哪里来的？楼顶上一定有个人，但我看不见他)”以及后文“And then I wake up, another chance of good sleep ruined.(然后我醒来，又一个好睡眠的机会被毁了)”可知，上文提到了作者开始想鸡蛋是从哪里来的，楼顶上肯定有一个在扔鸡蛋，但是作者看不见那个楼顶上的人，C选项“我太忙了，没时间去想他”符合语境，因为忙于接鸡蛋而没时间去想这个问题。故选C。
【18题详解】
根据上文“We forget nearly all our dreams, but two decades later, it invaded my nights many times again when I was in training to become a cancer surgeon. Sometimes, surgery was the last hope of patients.(我们几乎忘记了我们所有的梦，但二十年后，当我在接受癌症外科医生的培训时，它又多次闯入我的夜晚。有时，手术是病人最后的希望)”可知，第三段讲手术是病人的救命稻草，由此可知尽管手术难度大且对病人有危险，但还是能暂时延长病人生命。故E选项“虽然困难和危险，但它确实延长了病人的生命”符合语境，故选E。
【19题详解】
根据上文“But more and more, I found myself torn. I felt happy every time we finished a successful procedure-we had caught the egg, or so we thought.(但我发现自己越来越纠结。每次我们成功地完成手术，我都感到很高兴——我们接住了鸡蛋，至少我们是这么认为的)”以及后文“All these patients would still die within a few years. The egg would unavoidably hit the ground. What were we really accomplishing (这些病人还是会在几年内死去。鸡蛋不可避免地会落到地上。我们真正完成的是什么？)”可知，上文提到完成手术感到高兴，后文则在反思其意义，可知本句与上文构成转折，指出作者苦恼的问题。故F选项“然而，我开始想知道‘成功’是如何定义的”符合语境，故选F。
【20题详解】
根据倒数第二段“When I finally recognized the fruitlessness of this, I grew so frustrated that I quit medicine. But then some events occurred and ended up totally changing my mind. I made my way back with a fresh approach, and new hope.(当我终于认识到这是徒劳的，我变得如此沮丧，我放弃了医学。但后来发生了一些事情，彻底改变了我的想法。我带着新的方法和新的希望回来了)”以及后文“It finally struck me that the only way to solve the problem was not to get better at catching the eggs but to try to stop the guy who was throwing them. We had to figure out how to get to the top of the building, find the guy, and take him out.(我终于意识到，解决这个问题的唯一办法不是提高接鸡蛋的能力，而是设法阻止扔鸡蛋的人。我们得想办法爬到楼顶，找到那家伙，把他干掉)”可知，倒数第二段主要说明了作者放弃医生职业，而又因为一些事情顿悟，以全新的视角再次从医，并在最后一段解释了原因。故G选项“我回到梦里的原因是关于落下的蛋”符合语境，承上启下。故选G。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Yesterday my college going son, husband and I were at a restaurant for lunch. At another table was a(n) ____21____ couple having lunch too. Halfway into our eating, the man looked at me and ____22____ about my son’s school and grade. He briefly talked about how he wants to ____23____ knowledge of what are some personal challenges and good things the families are having. Those are his ____24____ to people anywhere he goes.
After lunch, we ____25____ them to sit around our table. The man was very glad, saying joyfully that people usually ____26____ him, unlike us. He had lived in the area for 50 years and told us about colleges. He gave some great ____27____ to my son on college applications such as getting a good letter of ____28____, filling oneself with knowledge even if it’s a simple assignment and ____29____ it with good understanding. Also, he spoke about ____30____ people like Gandhiji and Vinoba Bhave and their contributions to the society.
In the end we ____31____ numbers. As we ____32____ him, he said he should do it, even if only one person ____33____. He had a sense of ____34____, asking us to send him a $1,000 check. And he jokingly said that his words were worth it.
What an interesting encounter if we just ____35____ and spend time with people! They have so much rich information and knowledge to share!
21. A. foreign B. rich C. old D. generous
22. A. asked B. bothered C. complained D. worried
23. A. gather B. simplify C. apply D. promote
24. A. limits B. promises C. demands D. questions
25. A. forced B. ordered C. welcomed D. followed
26. A. respected B. challenged C. disturbed D. avoided
27. A. awards B. chances C. tips D. notices
28. A. recommendation B. invitation C. congratulation D. apology
29. A. reporting B. finishing C. admitting D. making
30. A. amusing B. boring C. inspiring D. confusing
31. A. deleted B. exchanged C. showed D. repeated
32. A. assisted B. recognized C. approached D. thanked
33. A. agrees B. benefits C. appears D. cheers
34. A. humor B. direction C. purpose D. duty
35. A. hang out B. move on C. leave off D. open up
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者和家人在餐馆吃饭时，遇到一位“爱打听”的老者。没有像其他人一样回避，她们一家和这位老者聊得很开心并互换了电话号码。老者幽默且有见识并给出很多有用的建议，让作者觉得这真是一次有意义的偶遇。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：另一张桌子上也有一对老夫妇在吃午饭。A. foreign外国的；B. rich富有的；C. old老的；D. generous慷慨的。根据后文“He had lived in the area for 50 years and told us about colleges.(他在这个地区住了50年，给我们讲了大学的情况)”可知，是一对老夫妇。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：吃到一半，那个男人看着我，问我儿子的学校和年级。A. asked问；B. bothered打扰；C. complained投诉；D. worried担心。根据后文“about my son’s school and grade”可知，男人在询问作者儿子的情况。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他简要地谈到了他想如何收集个人挑战的知识，以及家庭正在经历的好事。A. gather收集；B. simplify简化；C. apply应用；D. promote促进。根据后文“knowledge of what are some personal challenges and good things the families are having”可知，老者谈到了他想如何收集个人挑战的知识，以及这些家庭正在经历的好事。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：无论他走到哪里，他都会问别人这些问题。A. limits限制；B. promises承诺；C. demands要求；D. questions问题。此处指上文“what are some personal challenges and good things the families are having”老者喜欢问别人上述问题。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：午饭后，我们欢迎他们围坐在我们的桌子旁。A. forced迫使；B. ordered命令；C. welcomed欢迎；D. followed跟随。根据后文“The man was very glad, saying joyfully”可知，作者欢迎他们围坐在自己的桌子旁。故选C。
26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那人很高兴，高兴地说，人们通常避开他，不像我们。A. respected尊重；B. challenged挑战；C. disturbed打扰；D. avoided避免。根据上文可知，对于作者一家让老人夫妇和他们一起坐的举动，老人很开心，由此可推知，一般人们对老人“爱打听”的习惯应该是回避的。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他在我儿子申请大学的时候给了他一些很好的建议，比如写一封好的推荐信，即使是一个简单的作业也要完成，让自己充满学问，并且要充分理解它。A. awards奖励；B. chances机会；C. tips诀窍；D. notices通知。根据后文“to my son on college applications such as getting a good letter”可知，老人给了儿子一些很好的建议。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他在我儿子申请大学的时候给了他一些很好的建议，比如写一封好的推荐信，即使是一个简单的作业也要完成，让自己充满学问，并且要充分理解它。A. recommendation推荐；B. invitation邀请；C. congratulation祝贺；D. apology道歉。根据上文“getting a good letter of”以及常识，申请大学需要好的推荐信。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他在我儿子申请大学的时候给了他一些很好的建议，比如写一封好的推荐信，即使是一个简单的作业也要完成，让自己充满学问，并且要充分理解它。A. reporting报告；B. finishing完成；C. admitting承认；D. making制作。根据后文“it with good understanding”指就算是一个简单的任务，也要认真完成，学有所获。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：此外，他还谈到了像甘地和维诺巴·巴韦这样鼓舞人心的人以及他们对社会的贡献。A. amusing有趣的；B. boring无聊的；C. inspiring鼓舞人心的；D. confusing令人困惑的。后文“like Gandhiji and Vinoba Bhave”是鼓舞人心的人，故选C。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后我们交换了电话号码。A. deleted删除；B. exchanged交换；C. showed展示；D. repeated重复。根据下文numbers可知，作者一家与老者相谈甚欢，互换电话号码。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们感谢他时，他说他应该做这件事，即使只有一个人受益。A. assisted帮助；B. recognized认出；C. approached靠近；D. thanked感谢。根据上文“to my son on college applications such as getting a good letter of”可知，对方给了建议，所以作者一家感谢。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们感谢他时，他说他应该做这件事，即使只有一个人受益。A. agrees同意；B. benefits有益于；C. appears出现；D. cheers欢呼。结合上文可知，老者是个热心肠，乐意用自己的渊博学识给人建议，就算是只有一个人受益。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他很有幽默感，让我们寄给他一张1000美元的支票。A. humor幽默；B. direction方向；C. purpose目的；D. duty义务。根据后文“asking us to send him a $1,000 check”老者开玩笑让寄支票，可知有幽默感。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：如果我们敞开心扉，花时间和别人在一起，那将是多么有趣的邂逅啊！A. hang out闲逛；B. move on前进；C. leave off停止；D. open up打开。根据后文“They have so much rich information and knowledge to share!(他们有如此丰富的信息和知识来分享！)”此处指打开心扉，分享知识。故选D。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
Delicate, smooth and soft to touch, the light cloth ____36____ is now called silk has made its way throughout China’s history.
One cannot be certain of its origin, but the ancient Chinese people credited their own ____37____ (wise) to Leizu, wife of the Yellow Emperor and the inventor of raising silkworms.
Like almost all kinds of art on the vast land of China, the style and texture of silk ____38____ (be) also diverse. Hangluo silk from Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, is famous ____39____ its airy and thin and fine texture, while Yunjin silk from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, a costly material often ____40____ (use) for royal clothing, represents China’s silk weaving technique of the highest quality.
In the Western Han Dynasty, with explorer Zhang Qian ____41____ (build) the routes to connect the western regions, silk brought honor to countries in Central Asia, later extending to other parts of Eurasia and beyond. ____42____ (appropriate), its name marked China’s major international trade routes, the ancient Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road.
In the hands of Chinese artists, the thinnest lines can weave pictures of great possibilities ____43____ the softest material can go through thousands of years. As one of the ____44____ (wonder) of ancient China, silk is not only textiles, but it is also _____45_____ symbol of beauty.
【答案】36. which##that
37. wisdom 38. are
39. for 40. used
41. building
42. Appropriately
43. and 44. wonders
45. a
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章讲述了丝绸的起源、分布以及丝绸之路的由来。丝绸不仅是一种纺织品，更是美的象征。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这种现在被称为丝绸的轻布，细腻、光滑、摸起来柔软，在中国历史上一直占有一席之地。分析句子结构可知，此处为限制性定语从句，修饰先行词cloth。关系代词在从句中作主语，指物。故填which/that。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意：人们无法确定它的起源，但古代中国人把自己的智慧归功于黄帝的妻子、养蚕的发明者嫘祖。根据空前的“their own”可知，此处用名词wisdom作credited的宾语，不可数。故填wisdom。
【38题详解】
考查动词时态及主谓一致。句意：就像中国这片广袤土地上几乎所有的艺术一样，丝绸的风格和质地也多种多样。“the style and texture of silk”为复数概念，作主语时，谓语动词用复数，根据上下文可知，应用一般现在时。故填are。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：来自浙江杭州的杭珞丝以其轻薄细腻的质地而闻名，而来自江苏南京的云锦丝则是一种昂贵的材料，经常用于皇室服装，代表了中国最高质量的丝绸编织技术。be famous for“因……而闻名”。 故填for。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：来自浙江杭州的杭珞丝以其轻薄细腻的质地而闻名，而来自江苏南京的云锦丝则是一种昂贵的材料，经常用于皇室服装，代表了中国最高质量的丝绸编织技术。分析句子结构可知，while引导的从句中谓语动词为represent，空处作非谓语形式，used在此处为过去分词表被动，作定语，故填used。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：西汉时期，随着探险家张骞开辟了连接西域的路线，丝绸为中亚国家带来了荣誉，后来扩展到欧亚大陆其他地区甚至更远的地方。分析句子结构可知，此处为with复合结构。with＋宾语＋宾补结构中，Zhang Qian与build之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，故填building。
42题详解】
考查副词。句意：它的名字恰如其分地代表了中国主要的国际贸易路线——古丝绸之路和海上丝绸之路。修饰后文句子应用副词，作状语，首字母大写。故填Appropriately。
【43题详解】
考查连词。句意：在中国艺术家的手中，最细的线条可以编织出无限可能的画面，最柔软的材料可以经历数千年。此处用and连接两个并列句。故填and。
44题详解】
考查名词单复数。作为中国古代的奇迹之一，丝绸不仅是纺织品，也是美的象征。句意：根据空前的“one of the”可知，此处应用名词复数形式。故填wonders。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：作为中国古代的奇迹之一，丝绸不仅是纺织品，也是美的象征。此处泛指“一种美的象征”，且symbol是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 五月十九日是中国旅游日。你校正在举办英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿，号召同学们文明出游。内容包括：
1. 如何文明出游；
2. 发出倡议。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Be a good tourist
May 19th is named by the State Council as National Tourism Day.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
Be a good tourist
May 19th is named by the State Council as National Tourism Day. As a matter of fact, some tourists pay little attention to their behavior when enjoying themselves. So I appeal to all of us to be good tourists.
One key phrase I would like to draw your attention to is “traceless travel”, which means you tour a place without posing any threat to the environment. Good tourists leave no traces-no litter, no graffiti and no irritated locals, thus promoting a better tourism culture.
It’s every tourist’s responsibility to speak and act in ways that represent our country’s image and civilization.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中稿件。要求考生写一篇英语短文号召同学们文明出游，参加学校举办的英语征文比赛。
【详解】1.词汇积累
事实上：as a matter of fact→ in fact/actually
呼吁：appeal to → call on
促进：promote → improve
职责：responsibility→ duty
2.句式拓展
同义句
原句：As a matter of fact, some tourists pay little attention to their behavior when enjoying themselves.
拓展句：As a matter of fact, some tourists pay little attention to their behavior when they are enjoying themselves.
【点睛】【高分句型1】One key phrase I would like to draw your attention to is “traceless travel”, which means you tour a place without posing any threat to the environment.（运用了省略关系代词的定语从句和which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】It’s every tourist’s responsibility to speak and act in ways that represent our country’s image and civilization.（运用了that引导的定语从句）
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was told that I have a cancer, I was a 43-year-old, salad-eating, three-mile-a-day running, full-time working, all around healthy woman. I didn’t feel sick. When my doctor called with the news, I told him politely that he was wrong. He assured me he was not. Then the tests began, and I, like so many before me, surrendered my body to the process.
I decided early on that I would never be identified by this disease. Instead, I transformed myself into “The Happy Patient,” always smiling and joking with the office staff. Then my chemo（化疗）started. It was a scary process.
I figured my chemo would last the normal three to six months. At the conclusion of the first month, my husband Alan and I began to plan how we’d celebrate after my last treatment. Take a trip Throw a party The possibilities were exciting! Alan suggested the fantastic idea of running the Chicago Marathon. What better way to prove I was back, strong and healthy as ever
We signed up in February. We figured I’d have just another month or two of this, with plenty of time left to train for the race in October. But the chemo appointments kept coming and my nurse told me that the chemo would conclude in 30 months. That was too long a period.
But I said to Alan, “I think we should run it anyway.” We asked my doctor for permission. I could have kissed him when he said, “Hey, if you feel like you’re up to it, knock yourself out.”
We found a park with several shady trails and immediately designated it our spot for long runs. On the days when I wasn’t feeling great, we’d just take it slow and easy. But we always finished.
I was taking back control of my body. I wasn’t sitting in a chair as a patient. I was running. My body was all mine, all to myself, and the fresh air, singing birds, and my sweet husband yelling encouragement.
It didn’t stop there. I would say to everyone that “Smile at cancer, as life goes on.”
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Finally, the race day arrived.
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The following Tuesday, I showed up for chemo with a medal around my neck.
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【答案】One possible version:
Finally, the race day arrived. As I ran through the crowd, I suddenly realized that I wasn’t running for myself. My task had become something greater. I was running for all those who couldn’t. I was running for all those in the chemo chair. I was running for everyone who ever heard the words “You have cancer.” I wore a T-shirt that read, “I Have Cancer. I’m on Chemo... SO ” Spectators on the route cheered for me. Over five-and-a-half hours later, Alan and I crossed the finish line.
The following Tuesday, I showed up for chemo with a medal around my neck. I flashed it to everyone-the receptionists, the nurses, the doctor, and every single patient sitting in those chairs. We did it! I saw admiration and encouragement in their eyes. I ran my fingers over my medal and said to my cancer, “You will never take me away!” These days, I get calls occasionally from friends or family who have just been diagnosed themselves. The first thing I say to them is, “You will get through this. If I can, anyone can.”
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在得知自己患有癌症后，通过化疗和积极的心态，成功完成了芝加哥马拉松比赛的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“终于，比赛日到了。”以及第二段首句内容“接下来的周二，我脖子上挂着一枚奖牌去做化疗。”可知，第一段可描写作者的心理变化以及作者最后终于完成了马拉松比赛。
②由第二段首句内容“接下来的周二，我脖子上挂着一枚奖牌去做化疗。”可知，第二段可描写作者希望通过自己的这次经历鼓舞患有同样疾病的人。
2.续写线索：作者43岁时突然得知自己得了癌症——作者开始积极地配合治疗，接受化疗——与此同时，作者已经开始计划如何庆祝自己的治疗结束——作者和丈夫决定参加马拉松比赛来证明自己的康复——化疗时间非常漫长，作者和丈夫可是慢慢练习跑步——作者凭借自己的毅力完成了比赛——作者希望自己的经历能够鼓舞其他人
3.词汇激活
行为类
①明白、意识到：realize/come to know
②展示：flash/show
③完成：get through/finish
情绪类
①伟大的：great/magnificent
②鼓励：encouragement/backing
【点睛】【高分句型1】As I ran through the crowd, I suddenly realized that I wasn’t running for myself.（运用了as引导的状语从句和that引导的宾语从句）
【高分句型2】I was running for all those who couldn’t.（运用了who引导的定语从句）
听力1-5 BCAAC 6-10 ACBBA 11-15 BCABC 16-20 CACAB
